DISGRACELAND The Rolling Stones: Sleeping With the First Lady and Trafficking Heroin
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May 1, 2018 Dive into the wild world of the Rolling Stones in the chaotic 1970s. From scandalous affairs involving Canada's First Lady to their infamous secret performance at El Macombo, the band's escapades are anything but ordinary. The intertwining stories of rock and roll fame, addiction, and legal woes reveal the darker side of their legendary status. Amid political intrigue and media frenzy, unexpected compassion from a judge gives the band a shot at redemption, proving that even rock gods can find a way out of trouble.
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Rolling Stones' Reckless 70s
- The Rolling Stones were known for their hedonistic lifestyle and run-ins with the law in the 1970s.
- Keith Richards's recklessness included car crashes, fires, and possible involvement in stealing a friend's corpse.
Stones' Ups and Downs
- The Rolling Stones replaced Brian Jones with Mick Taylor, who helped create some of their best albums.
- They missed Woodstock but held their own concert at Altamont, which ended in tragedy.
Taylor Out, Wood In
- Mick Taylor quit the Stones due to the band's excessive drug and alcohol use, and Ron Wood replaced him.
- The Stones' continued drug use and legal troubles escalated, with Keith Richards at the center.